On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Javier Aguirre revealed the final 26-player roster for Mexico’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across North America. This announcement came just one day before FIFA’s official deadline for submitting final squad lists.
The list was first shared on the Mexican Football Federation’s social media channels Sunday afternoon, with the formal submission to FIFA scheduled for Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m., as confirmed by Aguirre following Mexico’s friendly win over Australia.
From an initial pool of 55 players, the coaching staff carefully narrowed down the selection to the 26 athletes who will represent Mexico on home soil. The squad includes:
**Goalkeepers:** Raúl Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa
**Defenders:** César Montes, Israel Reyes, Jesús Gallardo, Johan Vásquez, Mateo Chávez, Jorge Sánchez
**Midfielders:** Edson Álvarez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Brian Gutiérrez, Erik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Luis Chávez, Obed Vargas, Orbelín Pineda, Luis Romo
**Forwards:** César Huerta, Alexis Vega, Armando González, Guillermo Martínez, Julián Quiñones, Roberto Alvarado, Santiago Gimenez, Raúl Jiménez
This roster marks the culmination of weeks of preparation and evaluation, setting the stage for Mexico’s campaign in a tournament that holds special significance as a home World Cup. For Mexican migrants abroad and international fans alike, this squad represents a blend of experience and emerging talent ready to compete on the world’s biggest stage.
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